Gateway News: Brighton Chamber of Commerce Announces Three Exciting Programs Funded By Lodging Tax Proceeds
Brighton Chamber of Commerce Announces Three Exciting Programs Funded By Lodging
Tax Proceeds
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March 18, 2013---Brighton, CO--- The Brighton Chamber of Commerce is proud to
announce the implementation of three exciting projects thanks to City of
Brighton Lodging Tax Proceeds. The Brighton Chamber received $31,000 to
accomplish three community promotion and education projects to help residents,
visitors and people considering relocation better understand all that Brighton
has to offer. The three programs included Live Local, Buy Brighton, The
Community Resource and Visitors Center and LIVE bRIGHTon Relocation and Welcome
program.
The Live Local, Buy Brighton program offers consumers the opportunity to save
big at local retailers and restaurants with a chance to win a monthly prize pack
valued at over $400. Consumers are encouraged to get 5 signatures with
participating businesses and organizations and upon completion they turn in
their card and have the opportunity to win. The $2000 in Lodging Tax proceeds
will be primarily used for new and improved Live Local, Buy Brighton cards in
2013, window decals for identification of participating businesses and marketing
efforts to businesses and consumers.
The Brighton Chamber of Commerce Community Resource and Visitors center (CRVC)
has become a local hub offering residents and visitors a place to get
information on the community and learn about upcoming events and opportunities.
The funds provided by the Lodging Tax proceeds will go to enhance the current
offerings of the resource center, placement of a large sign to identify
location, a welcome center and additional marketing opportunities. The CRVC
currently sees 15-30 people each day with large increases expected over the next
year. The Brighton Chamber of Commerce received $25,000 for the above listed
items, with the majority of funding going towards signage improvements.
The LIVE bRIGHTon Relocation and Welcome program was designed in an effort to
help future and new residents of Brighton see all the great things that Brighton
has to offer. The Brighton Chamber will work to design and distribute a
relocation kit available in digital and hard copy versions to anyone interested
in relocating to the area. The kit will include information on city government,
local businesses, community resources and more. Upon arrival new residents will
receive a welcome bag with a variety of community resources and promotional
items to introduce them to Brighton. All $4000 of the funds provided to the
Brighton Chamber for LIVE bRIGHTon will be allocated to the promotion of
Brighton and to create long lasting resources for new and current residents.
“The dollars provided by the City of Brighton Lodging Tax proceeds have given
us the resources needed to support businesses and consumers through active
education and outreach programs,” said Kami
Welch, President and CEO of the Brighton Chamber of Commerce. “Brighton is an
amazing community and we are proud to be a part of sharing that story with
anyone who will listen.”
The Brighton Chamber of Commerce is the principal voice of the Brighton area
business community. In a spirit of cooperation and through a collective effort,
our mission is to provide, maintain and enhance a favorable business and social
environment for chamber members. The chamber will provide leadership, resources,
programs and services intended to expand the Brighton area market base through
controlled growth, and increase the economic activity by implementing the most
effective use of private and public resources.